OLEH/Nigeria: Crisis is said to be currently looming following the constitution of two factional executives of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Youth Wing.It was reliably gathered that the President of the umbrella body of the Isoko nation, Isoko Development Union (IDU), Chris Apformer, without consultation, unilaterally constituted the leadership of the youth wing of the union.
The development, it was gathered did not go down well with the former President of the IDU youth wing, Hycient Ede and other stakeholders and went to constitute a factional leadership executive of the IDU youth wing.
Meanwhile, Isoko leaders and stakeholders of the IDU have condemned in its entirety what they described as ‘hurried and unconstitutional constitution of IDU youth wing executive’ by the union President.
The stakeholders noted that it’s unacceptable the action of the IDU President General, without formal consultation to constitute executive of the youth wing leading to the creation of another factional executive which is not handled could cause a bloody crisis in the land.
Condemning the constitution of the two factional IDU youth wing, chairmen of Isoko South and Isoko North Local Government Areas of Delta State, Friday Ovoke Warri and Godwin Ogorugba, have banned all activities of the two factional executives of IDU Youth Wing.
In a joint statement signed by Michael Akpodhoma, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Isoko South chairman and Lawson Ajakpovi, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Isoko North chairman on behalf of the two council chairmen, and made available to news men, warned against any act of break down of law and order following the creation of the two factional executives of the IDU youth wing.
According to the statement, “In light of the recent wave of activities from the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Youth Wing, where two different lists have been constituted as the interim government of the IDU Youth Wing.
“In order to avoid violence in the Isoko nation, which can tragically result in the loss of lives or properties, the chief security officers of the Isoko South and North local government areas, respectively, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Ogorugba and Hon. (Comrade) Warri Ovoke Friday, have taken decisive action to restore peace and order.
“All youth activities of the IDU-Youth wing are hereby banned until further notice. The youth presidents of both lists and their executives are suspended from acting on behalf of the Isoko Development Union youth wing. All government agencies, especially the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), should avoid having any dealings with any of them.
“All multinational companies (MNC) should avoid having any activities with any of the IDU-YOUTH wings’ bodies. These measures aim to prevent further violence and ensure public safety. We urge all stakeholders to cooperate and support our efforts to maintain peace in the Isoko nation.”, the statement warned.
